. Speak in a quiet conversation tone when talking to others. And if you must use your cell phone, remember that you are speaking much louder than you think. People talking on a cell phone in a confined space can be quite rude without even realizing it. No one said you cannot have any fun. Just try not to intrude on another passenger's fun either.

5. If you look for the bad in something, you will find it.

Try traveling with a positive attitude. You will only discover what you are ultimately looking for so if you want to find misery in your travel you will. Traveling allows you the rare opportunity to g

While most of us desperately look forward to our vacations, many of us hate the stress of travel. Delayed trains, lost reservations, and dragging our luggage do not appeal to us. Sometimes we even come back from a vacation needing a vacation! So before any of us blow a gasket over our travels, check out the following tips to help make your travel a smoother, more enjoyable experience.

1. Travel is fun.

Travel does not have to be stressful. The only person that makes it stressful is you. Be flexible and open minded. Just remember that sometimes turning down the wrong street will help you discover a wonderful restaurant or museum that you never knew existed. Look at travel as part of the adventure, not just a means to arrive at your destination.

2. Bring a book!

Delays happen, often they are beyond the control of the person at the check in counter or the person taking your ticket. Sometimes it is a whole chain of events that can cause a delay or sometimes it is the weather. Complaining about it or threatening the travel employee will not help the delay, it will only cause you more stress. Before you head out the door, you need to remind yourself that delays happen. Pack a book, magazine, handheld video game, knitting, or some other distraction activity, as well as plenty of patience. If fortune smiles on you and does not provide you with any delays, be thankful. Otherwise, be patient.

3. Confirm your reservations.

The last thing anyone wants is to arrive at a hotel or airport to find the reservations were lost. Of course, even if they are confirmed ahead of times, mistakes can and do happen. Believe it or not, the hotel employee or airline representative does not 'have it in' for you. They are human beings and understand that this is stressful for you. Give them the opportunity to correct the situation. As the old saying goes, you will attract more flies with honey than with vinegar. Be nice to the person who is assisting you. Why, you may ask? The simple answer is because you do not want to treat them any different than you would like to be treated. Directing anger at them is not going to improve the situation and ultimately will only achieve in making you even more stressed. And remember, pack your patience.

4. You are not the only traveler.

Be conscientious of others, whether you are with just one other passenger or an entire train of passengers. Use headphones if you are listening to music. Speak in a quiet conversation tone when talking to others. And if you must use your cell phone, remember that you are speaking much louder than you think. People talking on a cell phone in a confined space can be quite rude without even realizing it. No one said you cannot have any fun. Just try not to intrude on another passenger's fun either.

5. If you look for the bad in something, you will find it.

Try traveling with a positive attitude. You will only discover what you are ultimately looking for so if you want to find misery in your travel you will. Traveling allows you the rare opportunity to go

derful restaurant or museum that you never knew existed. Look at travel as part of the adventure, not just a means to arrive at your destination.

2. Bring a book!

Delays happen, often they are beyond the control of the person at the check in counter or the person taking your ticket. Sometimes it is a whole chain of events that can cause a delay or sometimes it is the weather. Complaining about it or threatening the travel employee will not help the delay, it will only cause you more stress. Before you head out the door, you need to remind yourself that delays happen. Pack a book, magazine, handheld video game, knitting, or some other distraction activity, as well as plenty of patience. If fortune smiles on you and does not provide you with any delays, be thankful. Otherwise, be patient.

3. Confirm your reservations.

The last thing anyone wants is to arrive at a hotel or airport to find the reservations were lost. Of course, even if they are confirmed ahead of times, mistakes can and do happen. Believe it or not, the hotel employee or airline representative does not 'have it in' for you. They are human beings and understand that this is stressful for you. Give them the opportunity to correct the situation. As the old saying goes, you will attract more flies with honey than with vinegar. Be nice to the person who is assisting you. Why, you may ask? The simple answer is because you do not want to treat them any different than you would like to be treated. Directing anger at them is not going to improve the situation and ultimately will only achieve in making you even more stressed. And remember, pack your patience.

4. You are not the only traveler.

Be conscientious of others, whether you are with just one other passenger or an entire train of passengers. Use headphones if you are listening to music. Speak in a quiet conversation tone when talking to others. And if you must use your cell phone, remember that you are speaking much louder than you think. People talking on a cell phone in a confined space can be quite rude without even realizing it. No one said you cannot have any fun. Just try not to intrude on another passenger's fun either.

5. If you look for the bad in something, you will find it.

Try traveling with a positive attitude. You will only discover what you are ultimately looking for so if you want to find misery in your travel you will. Traveling allows you the rare opportunity to g

eo game, knitting, or some other distraction activity, as well as plenty of patience. If fortune smiles on you and does not provide you with any delays, be thankful. Otherwise, be patient.

3. Confirm your reservations.

The last thing anyone wants is to arrive at a hotel or airport to find the reservations were lost. Of course, even if they are confirmed ahead of times, mistakes can and do happen. Believe it or not, the hotel employee or airline representative does not 'have it in' for you. They are human beings and understand that this is stressful for you. Give them the opportunity to correct the situation. As the old saying goes, you will attract more flies with honey than with vinegar. Be nice to the person who is assisting you. Why, you may ask? The simple answer is because you do not want to treat them any different than you would like to be treated. Directing anger at them is not going to improve the situation and ultimately will only achieve in making you even more stressed. And remember, pack your patience.

4. You are not the only traveler.

Be conscientious of others, whether you are with just one other passenger or an entire train of passengers. Use headphones if you are listening to music. Speak in a quiet conversation tone when talking to others. And if you must use your cell phone, remember that you are speaking much louder than you think. People talking on a cell phone in a confined space can be quite rude without even realizing it. No one said you cannot have any fun. Just try not to intrude on another passenger's fun either.

5. If you look for the bad in something, you will find it.

Try traveling with a positive attitude. You will only discover what you are ultimately looking for so if you want to find misery in your travel you will. Traveling allows you the rare opportunity to g

uation. As the old saying goes, you will attract more flies with honey than with vinegar. Be nice to the person who is assisting you. Why, you may ask? The simple answer is because you do not want to treat them any different than you would like to be treated. Directing anger at them is not going to improve the situation and ultimately will only achieve in making you even more stressed. And remember, pack your patience.

4. You are not the only traveler.

Be conscientious of others, whether you are with just one other passenger or an entire train of passengers. Use headphones if you are listening to music. Speak in a quiet conversation tone when talking to others. And if you must use your cell phone, remember that you are speaking much louder than you think. People talking on a cell phone in a confined space can be quite rude without even realizing it. No one said you cannot have any fun. Just try not to intrude on another passenger's fun either.

5. If you look for the bad in something, you will find it.

Try traveling with a positive attitude. You will only discover what you are ultimately looking for so if you want to find misery in your travel you will. Traveling allows you the rare opportunity to g

. Speak in a quiet conversation tone when talking to others. And if you must use your cell phone, remember that you are speaking much louder than you think. People talking on a cell phone in a confined space can be quite rude without even realizing it. No one said you cannot have any fun. Just try not to intrude on another passenger's fun either.

5. If you look for the bad in something, you will find it.

Try traveling with a positive attitude. You will only discover what you are ultimately looking for so if you want to find misery in your travel you will. Traveling allows you the rare opportunity to go see other people, places and things. There is no denying that some traveling experiences can be more stressful than others, but if you do not try to make the best of things you will have failed yourself.